book picks

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    RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Because I Said So! by Ken Jennings

    Because I Said So! The Truths Behind the Myths, Tales & Warnings Every Generation Passes Down to Its Kids by Ken Jennings is a...
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    Read a New Book month

    Many of us have a tendency to get stuck in a bit of a rut, reading-wise. After all, we know what we like, so why shake things up?...
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    Best books you missed in 2012

    You always hear about the best-selling books that come out every week, but what about those hidden gems that every newspaper and...
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    Gift guide: Best books for moms

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    Here are books mom would love to find tucked into her stocking this year.
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    Gift guide: Best coffee table books

    Coffee table books are the ultimate niche gift for the special people on your holiday gift-giving list. Our recommendations include...
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    Giving good book cheer

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    Looking for stocking stuffers and hostess gifts for the holiday season? Don't forget that books are the perfect way to inspire, to...
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    Gift guide: Book picks for the guy in your life

    If you're desperately searching for the perfect Christmas gift for your spouse/boyfriend/significant other, look no further. Here...
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    RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Heads in Beds by Jacob Tomsky

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    Before you turn on the light switch or lay down on the pillow in your hotel room, I recommend reading Jacob Tomsky's memoir about...
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    Novels in letters for National Letter Writing Week

    The second week of January is National Letter Writing Week! Most of us have abandoned pen and ink in favor of emails, texts and...
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    Fiction meets TV: A Walking Dead mash-up

    The Walking Dead is setting records with its high ratings for cable channel AMC. Whether you're a huge Walking Dead fan or want...
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    Gift guide: Best books for foodies

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    The foodies in your life will savor these yummy reads.
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    What's hot in biographies and memoirs

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    Each month, Candace of Beth Fish Reads invites you to meet fascinating people by reading buzz-worthy memoirs or biographies. Do you...
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    RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Love in the Years of Lunacy by Mandy Sayer

    Love is colorblind in Mandy Sayers' Love in the Years of Lunacy, but with World War II raging, Pearl may have to go to war to keep it.
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    Hot YA reads

    The end of the year is quickly approaching, but new books are still being released every week. Check out some of November and...
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    New reads that won't break the bank

    Most new books are released as hardcovers, which are expensive. But SheKnows can help! "Paperback originals" are released straight...
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    Historical fiction beyond Anne Boleyn: The Civil War

    Historical fiction covers a variety of subjects, not just the wives of Henry VIII. Here are some of our favorite novels about the...
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    Vacay from your vacay: Best books to read

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    The holidays are, of course, meant to be a happy time filled with good will and cheer. But that doesn't mean we don't sometimes need...
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    Shopping through the pages

    Not yet ready to hit the mall running? You'll be in the holiday shopping mood after you give these series a try. From stories about...
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    Think your family is crazy? Read these books!

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    While Thanksgiving is a time of celebration and gratitude, it can also be a reminder that your family, even if you love everyone in...
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    Thanksgiving: The power of food

    At Thanksgiving, we celebrate all that we have with a virtual — or occasionally, literal — cornucopia of food. Your Thanksgiving...
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    Mysteries to make your Thanksgiving cozy

    Everyone loves a good cozy mystery. Take a break from your Thanksgiving preparations and see if you can guess "whodunit."